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17 10, 2018

Quincy Valley Post-Register earns awards

Wick Communications2018-10-17T16:30:15-07:00October 17th, 2018|Tags: awards, newspapers, quincy valley, washington, wnpa|

The Quincy Valley Post-Register, a recently acquired Wick Communications weekly newspaper in central Washington, won several awards in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association competition in October. The paper also has been named 2018 Business of the Year by the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce. Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) awards: Second place: Topical In-Paper Special Section Second place: Multiple Advertiser Ad, 1 or 2 full pages, Jessica [...]

9 10, 2018

GV News, Sahuarita Sun win awards in state contest

Wick Communications2018-10-09T22:48:02-07:00October 9th, 2018|Tags: ANA, Arizona, awards, green valley, journalism, sahuarita|

The Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun won several awards in its circulation category in the Arizona Newspapers Association contest Saturday. The awards were for work from May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, and were handed out at the ANA Fall Convention and Annual Meeting at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino near Chandler. “This year's awards are a testament to the hard work put in by [...]

9 10, 2018

NI wins 17 awards from Arizona Newspapers Association

Wick Communications2018-10-09T22:22:48-07:00October 9th, 2018|Tags: ANA, Arizona, awards, Nogales, wick|

The Nogales International and its reporters won a total of 17 journalism awards, including eight first-place prizes, in the Arizona Newspapers Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced Saturday evening in Chandler at the conclusion of the ANA Fall Convention. The Nogales International competed in the division for non-dailies with a circulation under 3,500, with judging by the Utah Newspapers Association. The competition included work produced [...]

23 08, 2018

Mike Rand has joined Wick Communications as CFO

Ian Kirkwood2018-08-28T18:20:50-07:00August 23rd, 2018|Tags: CFO, mike rand, newspaper, wick communications|

Mike Rand, CFO “Mike brings a body of experience that will help build upon the work of previous CFOs,” CEO Francis Wick said. “His eye on hitting targets and ability to drive successful deals in M&A puts Wick in a very exciting position as we move forward.” Rand moved to Wick after 20 years with News Media Corp. in the greater Chicago area, where he [...]

31 07, 2018

Wick names new Director of Production

Wick Communications2018-07-31T23:14:32-07:00July 31st, 2018|Tags: Director, production, rob bauwens|

Rob Bauwens Sierra Vista, AZ - Robert Bauwens has been named Wick-Director of Production. In this new role he will work with the production managers in Montrose, Colorado; Ontario, Oregon; Pierre, South Dakota; Wenatchee, Washington; and Wasilla, Alaska. He will still oversee the Sierra Vista operation that serves Wick's Arizona markets. "Wick Communications is excited to have someone with Rob's extensive background and desire to consistently improve [...]

30 07, 2018

Miller named publisher of Sidney Herald

Wick Communications2018-07-30T23:22:14-07:00July 30th, 2018|Tags: Kelly Miller, montana, publisher, sidney herald|

Kelly Miller has been named publisher of the Sidney Herald in Sidney, Montana. “We are pleased to bring someone with Kelly’s experience to the Sidney Herald.” said Wick Communications group publisher, Ken Harty. Kelly Miller, a 20-year veteran of the newspaper industry, was most recently publisher of the Mineral Daily News Tribune, a daily owned by Gatehouse Media. Kelly specializes in sales training and has a strong background [...]

25 07, 2018

Argus Observer takes home state honors

Wick Communications2018-07-25T19:54:27-07:00July 25th, 2018|Tags: Argus Observer, awards, Better Newspaper Contest, leslie thompson, oregon newspaper, publishers association|

The Argus Observer in Ontario, Oregon, took home two awards in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. Argus entries were entered in dailies with 10,000 or less circulation. Editor Leslie Thompson won first place in Page One Design. Judging was based on use of headlines, photography, content, makeup and typography. The newspaper also took home third place in spot news coverage. Stories submitted in this [...]

18 07, 2018

Wick names new publisher for Argus and sister paper

Wick Communications2018-07-18T23:20:14-07:00July 18th, 2018|Tags: newspaper, publisher, Publishing, stephanie spiess, wick|

Stephanie Spiess has been named publisher of The Argus Observer in Ontario, and its sister publication, Independent-Enterprise in Payette. “Wick Communications is proud to bring someone of Stephanie’s caliber to the Observer” said Wick Communications group publisher, Ken Harty. Stephanie Spiess Spiess most recent assignment was as publisher of the Sidney Herald in Sidney, Montana where she has been publisher since October 2016. Prior to that she [...]

27 06, 2018

McDermott Named New Managing Editor at the Daily News Media

Ian Kirkwood2018-06-27T21:50:57-07:00June 27th, 2018|Tags: Daily News Media, editor, experience, leadership, manager, managing editor, news, staff|

Carrie McDermott We are happy to announce the promotion of Carrie McDermott to Managing Editor of Daily News Media effective immediately. McDermott joined Daily News Media in 2011 as the Wilkin County reporter. A native Californian, she moved to Wahpeton from Riverside, California in January 2010 after working 17 years at The Press-Enterprise, a regional newspaper in Southern California. She held a number of positions including copy [...]

20 06, 2018

Sidney Herald editor receives distinguished service award

Wick Communications2018-06-20T16:42:51-07:00June 20th, 2018|Tags: award, distinguished service, editor, montana, newspaper association, sidney, sidney herald|

The Montana Newspaper Association awarded longtime Sidney Herald editor Bill Vander Weele with the Distinguished Service Bill Vander Weele is presented the award from Montana Newspaper Association president Darla Downs. Award during the organization’s 133rd annual convention held in Billings during the weekend. This is the first year that the Montana Newspaper Association has given out the honor that is based on service to the newspaper [...]

12 06, 2018

Dan Shearer has been named Editorial Director for Wick Communications

Wick Communications2018-06-15T06:38:33-07:00June 12th, 2018|Tags: dan shearer, Director, editor, editorial, green valley, Sierra Vista, wick|

Dan Shearer Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun, has been named Editorial Director for Wick Communications. In his new role he will come alongside the company's 17 editors at nearly 30 newspapers in 10 states to strengthen content, encourage best practices, sharpen management skills and keep on top of industry changes. “Dan brings a very exciting perspective to community journalism that [...]

8 05, 2018

News-Monitor Media wins 15 first-place awards!

Wick Communications2018-05-08T22:20:58-07:00May 8th, 2018|

The News-Monitor Media won 15 first-place awards among mid-size weeklies at the annual North Dakota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers contest. Karen Speidel took first place in front page design, personal column – serious for a column about Richland County Sheriff’s office “Protecting Richland mile by mile,” for an editorial about “Newspapers are vital partners,” and sports reporting on a story about Wyndmere High School seniors Charlie Moffet and [...]

8 05, 2018

Wahpeton Daily News Media is top small daily in state of North Dakota

Wick Communications2018-05-08T22:16:53-07:00May 8th, 2018|

Record awards won in Better Newspaper contest For the second year in a row, the Daily News Media was named best small daily in the state of North Dakota after winning the sweepstakes award at the Better Newspaper Contest held by the North Dakota Newspaper Association. After compiling points from 66 awards, a record for the Daily News Media, the paper was named as the top small daily [...]

8 05, 2018

13 First Place Awards for Williston Herald in North Dakota

Wick Communications2018-05-08T22:09:02-07:00May 8th, 2018|Tags: editor, herald, journalism, news, North Dakota, photo of the year, Williston|

The Williston Herald Managing Editor Jamie Kelly won the Photo of the Year award for his photo of a rainbow above the Hedderich’s sign during the July 10 fire that destroyed the building. Managing Editor, Jamie Kelly, receiving the "Photo of the Year" award from NDNA advertising director Michael Casey A rainbow, caused by the spray from fire hoses, appears in front [...]

29 03, 2018

Wick Communications Acquires Wenatchee World

Wick Communications2018-04-20T19:23:42-07:00March 29th, 2018|

The Wenatchee World, which has been published by the Woods family for 111 years, has been sold to Wick Communications, a third-generation family owned and operated media corporation, of Sierra Vista, Ariz. The announcement was made today by World Publisher Rufus G. Woods and Wick Chief Executive Officer Francis Wick. The asset sale, for an undisclosed amount, will take effect on March 31. “It has been our privilege [...]

5 03, 2018

Fitzpatrick returns to Wick to lead digital in new role

Wick Communications2018-06-15T06:27:47-07:00March 5th, 2018|Tags: digital director, digital journalism, newspaper, sean fitzpatrick|

Sean Fitzpatrick Sean Fitzpatrick is returning to a leadership role within Wick Communications and will take the newly created executive role as director of the digital for the company. He starts in his new role on March 7. “Sean’s skill set, coupled with his passions for the business and industry, adds to an already dynamic digital team and accelerates our go-forward strategies,” said Wick Communications CEO [...]

18 01, 2018

Bohl is New “Hands-on” Director of Audience Development for Wick

Wick Communications2019-07-08T16:57:17-07:00January 18th, 2018|Tags: bohl, CEO, circulation, wick|

Ken Bohl Kenneth Bohl moved from Bismarck, N.D. to warmer climate and exciting challenges in Sierra Vista as the audience development director for Wick Communications. He has been involved with the circulation side of the newspaper industry since 1986, managing multiple circulation departments in various states and cities, including Bismarck, Ukiah and Vallejo, Calif., as well as Flagstaff. Bohl’s 32-year trajectory has given him “the experience [...]

9 01, 2018

Congratulations Tara Klostreich! Named Publisher of the Wahpeton Operation

Wick Communications2018-01-09T17:49:07-07:00January 9th, 2018|

Wick Communications group publisher Ken Harty has named Tara Klostreich publisher of the Wahpeton operation, effective January 9. “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Tara Klostreich to publisher of the Daily News, News-Monitor, Southern Valley Living and Southern Valley Shopper,” Harty said. “She has done an excellent job leading the newspaper as general manager and is ready for the next step.” Klostreich joined the Daily News [...]

30 08, 2017

Bradner assumes day to day responsibility for Roanoke Rapids NC

Wick Communications2017-08-31T23:46:37-07:00August 30th, 2017|Tags: publisher, Rebecca Bradner, rrdailyherald.com, The Daily Herald, titus workman|

Rebecca Bradner Rebecca Bradner will assumes day to day responsibility for the Daily Herald in Roanoke Rapids NC effective September 20, 2017. Bradner has been with Wick since 2014 and is just concluding that role as the Green Valley (AZ) publisher. Wick will begin a nationwide search to hire a publisher in Roanoke Rapids. Titus Workman has taken a new position in Louisiana.

2 08, 2017

Dru Sanchez has been named publisher of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun

Wick Communications2017-08-02T20:39:15-07:00August 2nd, 2017|Tags: green valley, gvnews, publisher, sahuarita, sahuarita sun|

Sanchez comes to Green Valley from the Arizona Daily Star, where she spent more than five years as Digital Sales Manager and Classified Ad Director. She also worked 21 years at the Los Angeles Times, where she held several positions including Recruitment Sales Manager and Advertising Operations Manager. Sanchez said she enjoys Arizona’s weather, hiking, unique restaurants and surrounding areas such as Tubac, Bisbee, and Tombstone. She has [...]

1 08, 2017

The Daily Herald of Roanoke Rapids (NC) launches new digital job board

Wick Communications2017-08-01T22:01:55-07:00August 1st, 2017|Tags: employers, job match, job network, jobs, North Carolina, real-time job matching, Roanoke Rapids, The Daily Herald|

The Daily Herald and its website RRDailyHerald.com has launched a new job board. Jobs.RRDailyHerald.com., which premiered Tuesday, offers the power of “RealMatch” (realmatch.com) and its cutting edge job-matching technology and targeted network distribution. Employers who post jobs on Jobs.RRDailyHerald.com will receive unprecedented reach to top hiring professionals in the Roanoke Valley and on the “TheJobNetwork,” the largest recruitment ad network of job sites in North America. This results [...]

6 06, 2017

NI reporter Paulina Pineda named Community Journalist of the Year

Wick Communications2017-06-06T17:59:15-07:00June 6th, 2017|Tags: apc 2016, journalist of the year, paulina pineda, Reporter|

Nogales International reporter Paulina Pineda was named the state's Community Journalist of the Year by the Arizona Press Club, winning praise from judges for her pursuit of "the stories and the people that define a community quite literally on the edge." The recognition, given as part of the APC's 2016 writing and design awards, was announced Sunday evening. Contest judge Dennis Joyce, assistant metro editor of the Tampa Bay [...]

4 04, 2017

Maddox starts tenure as Montrose publisher

Wick Communications2017-06-06T18:14:59-07:00April 4th, 2017|Tags: CO, Colorado, Montrose, Montrose Press, publisher, Tonya Maddox|

By Matt Lindberg | Montrose Daily Press Managing Editor • Maddox excited to start new job • Wick says Maddox is a great fit • ‘I knew Montrose was the place for me,’ Maddox says The wait is over, as the Montrose Daily Press has a new publisher. Tonya Maddox joined the multimedia organization in the role. Wick Communications is the parent company of the MDP, and its [...]

28 12, 2016

Publisher Emeritus Walter Wick dies Sunday at home

Ian Kirkwood2017-06-06T18:15:30-07:00December 28th, 2016|

Walter M. Wick, an inductee in the Arizona Newspaper Association Hall of Fame and Publisher Emeritus of the Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review, died Christmas morning at his home in Hereford. Wick, 85, who with his brother Robert have guided ownership of Wick Communications for more than a half century, died following a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. "I was blessed as much as any brother ever could [...]

7 12, 2016

Pierce joins Daily Iberian as publisher

Wick Communications2017-06-06T18:16:53-07:00December 7th, 2016|Tags: christina pierce, iberianet, New Iberia, publisher, The Daily Iberian|

Wick Communications has tapped Christina Pierce to be publisher of The Daily Iberian, in New Iberia, La. The industry veteran brings with her a wealth of experience earned at news organizations throughout the region. She begins work on Dec. 12. Prior to joining Wick Communications, Pierce worked for Gannett Co., most recently as the general manager of The Town Talk in Alexandria, La. she has also held management [...]

19 10, 2016

Anderson named group publisher of Wick’s Alaska operations

Wick Communications2017-06-06T18:18:44-07:00October 19th, 2016|Tags: Alaska, anderson, dennis, group, publisher|

Dennis Anderson, who is currently publisher of Wick Communication’s Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, will become group publisher of Wick’s Alaska operations, the company announced. He assumes his new role on Nov. 1. "Dennis Anderson has worked for me in the past and I know his dedication and innovative style will help advance Wick Communications in Alaska,” said Wick CEO Francis Wick. “Having central group leadership over the Anchorage Press, Arctic Warrior [...]

18 10, 2016

Conover Named New Managing Editor at The Daily Herald

Ian Kirkwood2017-06-06T18:19:33-07:00October 18th, 2016|Tags: addition, editor, experience, leadership, manager, managing editor, news, staff, The Daily Herald|

Patrick G. “Duke” Conover has been named managing editor at The Daily Herald in an announcement by Publisher Titus Workman. “I’m pleased to have Duke assume leadership of our news team,” Workman said. “He’s a talented journalist with three decades of experience as a writer, reporter, researcher and editor.” The 56-year-old Conover comes to The Daily Herald after serving as the regional editor for Paddock Publishing in Southern [...]

14 10, 2016

Chapman announces retirement after 36 years with Wick

Wick Communications2017-06-06T18:20:39-07:00October 14th, 2016|Tags: 36 years, lousiana, New Iberia, publisher, retirement, wick|

Will Chapman, who for 28 years has served as publisher of The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, La., announced his retirement on Friday. When he was appointed to the position in 1988, Chapman was the youngest publisher in the Wick Communications chain. He retires as the company’s longest-serving publisher and one of its most revered. Chapman, 61, plans to remain with the company for several weeks to help with [...]

4 10, 2016

Klostreich Named General Manager

Ian Kirkwood2017-06-06T18:21:23-07:00October 4th, 2016|

Daily News Publisher Ken Harty has named Tara Klostreich general manager of the Wahpeton, N.D., operation, effective Oct. 4. “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Tara Klostreich to general manager of the Daily News,” Harty said. “She has done an excellent job leading the advertising department of the Daily News and is ready for the next step.” Klostreich joined the Daily News in February 2006 as an advertising representative [...]

4 10, 2016

Spiess Takes Publisher Position in Montana

Ian Kirkwood2017-06-06T18:22:20-07:00October 4th, 2016|

Wick Communications has named a newspaper industry veteran as the next publisher of The Herald in Sidney, Mont. Stephanie Spiess starts work on Oct. 3. Working first in Portsmouth then London, Ohio, for Civitas Media properties, Spiess served as an advertising representative from 2008 to 2010, as regional online sales manager from 2010 to 2014, and as general manager from 2014 to 2016. “I am excited to start this new challenge [...]